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Well, the swinging rhythms and virtuous harmonica might indicate this is a happy song, but Sonny Boy Williamson’s II “Your Funeral, My Trial”, is a gangsta rap kind of song. It was recorded on his debut album Down and Out Blues and released on Checker records in 1959.

King of the Harmonica

Sonny Boy Williamson has always been a mysterious figure. That gives in some way a romantic side to his story. We are not sure when he was born and also his birth name is uncertain. But we do know that Williamson was one hell of a harmonica player. Multiple songs show his gifted talent and dedication to this instrument. His hit song “Nine Below Zero” is a perfect example of why they called him the king of the Harmonica.

“Please come home to your daddy, and explain yourself to me
Because I and you are man and wife, tryin’ to start a family
I’m beggin’ you baby, cut out that off the wall jive
If you can’t treat me no better, it gotta be your funeral and my trial”

Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley Together on “Two Great Guitars”

These two musicians need no introduction. They made both fame at Checker / Chess records and scored multiple hits in the 50s and 60s. Two Great Guitars: Bo Diddley / Chuck Berry is a very nice studio album by labelmates Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry, which was released in August 1964.

Blues & Rock n Roll Session

Chesss Records made it a sort of tradition to let the stars of the label work together. Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley and Howlin’ Wolf Would release a few years later in 1968 their album “Super Super Blues Band” which contain some grooving blues songs like “Wrecking My Love”. A year before Bo had recorded an album alongside Muddy and Little Walter called “Super Blues”

Cover Versions Tommy Tucker

When Tommy Tucker recorded “Hi-Heel Sneakers for Checker Records back in 1963 I guess he could never expect the influence of this song. It was covered by many musicians including Tom Jones, Junior Wells, John Lee Hooker and Jerry Lee Lewis.

After retirement from the music industry in the late sixties Tommy Tucker woked as a real-estate agent and wrote for a local newspaper.

Put on your speakers loud cause Los Scallywags from Australia deliver some heavy Garage Rock. After releasing a few albums these guys are back with a new song called “Overdoser”. Please follow and like us:

Eighteen years ago electronic musician and producer Moby had a big hit with his remix “Natural Blues”, the original version nevertheless was recorded by Adell Hall Ward, better known as Vera Hall. Vera Hall – Trouble So Hard Please follow and like us:

This isn’t about the punk classic “London Calling”, we are calling Chicago, through British bluesman Cyril Davies. His “Chicago Calling” is everything a good blues song needs. Kicking off with a killer honky-tonk Piano tune, and wild swinging harmonica melodies the up-tempo vocals start in. “Chicago Calling” is enjoyable every one of the 145 seconds.

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“Lost Cause” is the opening song of Black Pistol Fire’s latest album called DEADBEAT GRAFFITI which was released last year. The rock ‘n’ roll rock duo hailin’ from Austin Texas is back delivering once again up-tempo gritty songs with temperament! Listen “Lost Cause” here below. Please follow and like us:

Punk Rock Heroes changed into Bluesmen with a brand new debut L.P. “This American Blues”. I’m talking about LA-based band Ford Madox Ford containing former The Dils member Chip Kinman. The LP’s single “Dark American Night” is already a true trademark song for this punk blues band. Listen to it here! … Continue reading Ford Madox Ford Debut EP “This American Blues”→

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50 Minutes Electric Blues Session This radio session is all about the electric blues, with one exception: Big Bill Broonzy’s “Sixteen Tons” an acoustic classic. You will further find various classics of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, Johnny Otis, Taj Mahall and many more.. West Coast Blues Lowell Fulson We kick … Continue reading 50 Minutes Electric Blues radio Session→